Chain Necklaces
1870s English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 15k Gold, 18k Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Silver
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Italian Artisan Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Dutch Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
1890s Antique Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Emerald, Opal, 15k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century European Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century European Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
1860s English Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Antique Chain Necklaces
Amethyst, Gold, 9k Gold
1870s Antique Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century English Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1890s French Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
Late 19th Century European Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 9k Gold
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
15k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold, Rose Gold
1820s Antique Chain Necklaces
Ruby, Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gilt Metal
19th Century British Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
19th Century Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
1880s Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century European Antique Chain Necklaces
1840s Unknown Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Garnet, 14k Gold, 15k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
Pearl, 15k Gold, Rose Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1880s Unknown Belle Époque Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
1890s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
1870s Italian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 14k Gold
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century Asian Antique Chain Necklaces
Silver
1880s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
18k Gold
1880s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold
19th Century Italian Artisan Antique Chain Necklaces
Brass
19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Sterling Silver
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Diamond, Gold, Silver
1840s American Georgian Antique Chain Necklaces
14k Gold
1860s British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Garnet, Turquoise, Gold
1870s Antique Chain Necklaces
Yellow Gold
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
9k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
1880s Victorian Antique Chain Necklaces
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Chain Necklaces
Vintage chain necklaces can make a statement on their own. What’s better than eye-catching chains of yellow gold or subtle silver to accessorize with everything from a designer evening dress to a comfortable sweatshirt?
Personal ornament in general has been around for eons. Ancient Egyptians designed jewelry and wore necklaces, rings and other accessories, and the excavation of King Tut’s burial chamber in 1922 had the greatest impact on Art Deco jewelry. When chain necklaces first took on some visibility in ancient civilizations, these items weren’t exactly democratic.
Chain necklaces were accessories that were relegated strictly to royal families and the upper class. In ancient times, pendant necklaces conferred prestige, for example. Wealthy Greeks and Romans opted for gold and silver necklaces that featured ornate pendants and semiprecious stones. By the Renaissance period, the pendant had replaced the brooch as the most worn type of jewelry. Pendant necklaces were commonplace, or pendants were simply strung on long gold chains.
Thankfully, jewelry became more accessible over time. And trends have come and gone, but the popularity of chain necklaces today owes in part to hip-hop culture. Big, chunky gold chains and diamond necklaces were the order of the day in publicity shoots and on album covers for rappers in the early 1980s onward, and a gold chain is still a mainstay in the ever-evolving and broadening hip-hop culture as we know it.
In our modern era, a number of chain-link necklaces are trending, worn alone or layered. The stylish links that have passed the test of time include oval links, paper-clip chains and more. The best way to discover your perfect fit is to zero in on a particular name and type of link.
While it was once key to accessorizing for a formal event, a vintage chain necklace now adds a fresh dynamic to any outfit at any time of day. Find yours on 1stDibs.